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STAFF BLOG CHEF JEFF A Carrot Salad for a Veteran
In about 10 days, between 50 and 100 World War II veterans from the area will embark on a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorial to their wartime service and sacrifice. I'm sure if my dad, Er...
Posted on 4/7/09 at 2:23 AM
Book Report: About those book covers…
I was told years ago by my English teacher Sara Keeler that one should never judge a book by its cover, but I couldn’t resist the wrapping of Minnesota author Carla Hagen’s new book from North Star Press of St. Cloud, “Hand Me Down My Walking Cane.”
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 26, 2012
Book Report: Try authors with an edgy twist 
I’ve been a big fan of female humorists for years, starting from the days when I first read about Dorothy Parker and her antics at the Algonquin Hotel. That’s where she parried with the male wits like Alexander Woolcott and Robert Benchley to great acclaim.
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 20, 2012
Column: Public servants deserve respect and appreciation
In difficult economic times, and with budgets at all levels of government under strain, it’s important to consider public employees as much more than a line item on a budget spreadsheet, always remembering the important role they play in each of our lives.
By John Howe , January 13, 2012
Column: Success in small measures is actually big
Frequently in this column I’ve talked about our foundation’s investments in early childhood programs as part of our investment in economic growth and vitality here in southern Minnesota. In all, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation invests about $1 million annually to help our youngest children. We know the need is great, as testing shows that only about 50 percent the children across our region are entering kindergarten prepared to learn.
By Tim Penny , January 06, 2012
Column: Year saw some gains
This is a time to look back at what happened in the Wisconsin Legislature during the past year.
By Sheila Harsdorf , January 05, 2012
Book Report: Keep reading, keep discovering
Just when you think you know all you need to know about a subject, a new book pops up and you’re able to learn much more.
By Dave Wood, columnist , December 29, 2011
Column: Talk history this holiday and visit us online
When I was a young teen I would go with my mother to the Carnegie library in the town we lived in and spend hours reading biographies of explorers and inventors, and checking out picture books of Europe.
By Lisa Hanni , December 23, 2011
Column: City must be more efficient and cost-effective
Since being elected and taking an oath of office in March of this year, I have worked to move Red Wing forward and to convey the positives.
By Dennis Egan , December 11, 2011
Book Report: Books make great gifts, put these on your list
Gift giving time has once again rolled around and today we’ll talk about some notable books I’ve read and reviewed over the past year. We’ll start with some books from the region, then move on to books published in New York City, (some of them from authors in our region):
By Dan Wunrow, Outdoor Columnist , December 09, 2011
Column: Help make Christmas brighter for needy kids
Like many Minnesotans, I am a proud and grateful grandparent. Whether I am hunting and fishing with my grandkids or playing games and helping them with homework when Vicky and I visit, we cherish the memories with all four family blessings.
By John Kline , December 07, 2011
Column: Local foundations contribute to quality of life
I have often said that rural Minnesota communities don't have a dime to spare, which is why partnerships and leveraging of resources is critical to community growth and vitality.
By Tim Penny , December 05, 2011
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